Whether you live in the South or not, or whether you are a fan of country music, I’m sure you have heard of the University of South Carolina graduate, southern lifestyle, country songwriter and musician, Darius Rucker. He is one of the most popular and incredible country artists who started with Hootie and The Blowfish and later went onto a solo career. Rucker’s lyrics are relatable to individuals today, and his music and unbelievable live concerts are to die for!
1. “You gotta live and learn, you gotta crash and burn. You gotta take some stances and take some chances. You gotta laugh and love and take all life has to give. You gotta live and learn so you can learn to live.” – Learn to Live
2. “When we make choices we gotta live with them.” – Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It
3. “May be a simple life, but that’s okay.” – Alright
4. “Thank God for all I missed ‘cause it led me here to this.” – This
5. “Don’t worry or sweat the small things, everything in your life's bound to change…there’s a way to pull through.” – Exodus
6. “I’m gonna work like I don’t need the money, I’m gonna laugh like I’m not afraid to cry, I’m gonna dance like nobody’s watching, I’m gonna love while I still got the time.” – While I Still Got The Time
7. “It ain’t gonna be easy, we’ll both make big mistakes but if you love me, trust me, we’ve got what it takes.” – Forever Road
8. “You were the rock I built my world around, and life won’t ever break it, now every days another chance to start.” – True Believers
9. “No changin’ who I am… No matter what state I’m in.” – Southern State Of Mind
10. “We had no money and no place to go, all we needed was a radio.” – Radio
11. “You find out where you belong, whether you’re feeling afraid and alone, just remember two words, hold on.” – Hold On
12. “You can love her, you can hate her, but you’re never going to change her.” – Southern Style
13. “I’ll lend a helping hand to a stranger or a friend if they need mine. It’s never too early, it’s never too late.” – Good For A Good Time
14. “This phase is gonna fly by if you can just hold on.” – It Won’t Be Like This For Long
15. “When I lay down at night, and I thank the Lord above for giving me everything I ever could dream of.” – Alright
16. “This is a chance worth takin’.” – History In The Making
17. “I’m not gonna give up myself to make your life better, and if it’s love that we share, then we can withstand all the obstacles that life brings fourth.” – This Is My World
18. “Lighter up, feel the love.” – Lighter Up
19. “We’ll get through all that life can bring.” – Together Anything’s Possible
20. “I ain’t turning back to living that old life no more.” – Wagon Wheel
P.S. If you have never seen one of his concerts live, I highly recommend it!
